Kinesiology

The word kinesiology comes from the Greek word kinesis, which means to move. Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement. The discipline of kinesiology is dedicated to the study of human movement and physical activity as it relates to sport, dance and exercise. This option is designed to provide a basis for dance experience and potential employment opportunities in the field of performance, choreography and teaching.

The Department of Kinesiology is a learning-centered community that educates and inspires its students to understand and appreciate human movement for personal expression and wellness throughout the lifespan. In doing so, students and faculty work together to improve quality of life for themselves and their community. The department values and respects the spectrum of human diversity. An integrated approach to the teaching, learning and application of human movement provides opportunities and experiences to achieve the program learning outcomes.

A. Lower Division Prerequisite Courses (20-26 units)

1. Lower Division Science and Math Requirements (14-20 units)

General Biology and Human Anatomy Requirement

BIOL 101 General Biology (3)
BIOL 101L General Biology Lab (1)
BIOL 211 Human Anatomy (2)
BIOL 212 Laboratory Studies in Human Anatomy (1)
BIOL 281 Human Physiology (3)
MATH 140 Introductory Statistics (4)

Alternatively, students may take the following courses to fulfill the General Biology and Human Anatomy requirement for the major. This pathway is recommended for students interested in pursuing graduate study in allied health-related programs, such as physical therapy or medicine.

BIOL 106 Biological Principles I (3)
BIOL 106L Biological Principles Lab (1)
BIOL 107 Biological Principles II (3)
BIOL 107L Biological Principles II Lab (1)
BIOL 382/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (3/1)
BIOL 383/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (3/1)

Note: Completion of BIOL 211/212 or BIOL 383/L is prerequisite to enrollment in KIN 300. Completion of BIOL 281 or BIOL 383/L is prerequisite to enrollment in KIN 346/L. BIOL 382/L requires grades of “C” or better in BIOL 106/L and BIOL 107/L prerequisites.

2. Lower Division Core (6 units)

KIN 200 Foundations of Kinesiology (3)

Kinesiology Movement Courses (3 units)

Choose one course from each of the following categories:

a. Dance

KIN 137A Dance, Ballroom I (1)
KIN 139A Ballet I (1)
KIN 139B Ballet II (1)
KIN 141A Jazz Dance I (1)
KIN 141B Jazz Dance II (1)
KIN 142A Dance, Latin America I (1)
KIN 142B Dance, Latin Dance II (1)
KIN 143A Hip Hop Dance Culture I (1)
KIN 143B Hip Hop Dance Culture II (1)
KIN 144A Dance, Modern I (1)

b. Fitness

KIN 125A Fitness for Life (1)
KIN 126A Strength Training (1)
KIN 128 Fitness Walking (1)
KIN 129A Running Conditioning I (1)
KIN 135A Aerobic Dance I (1)
KIN 136A Aqua Aerobics (1)
KIN 147 Pilates (1)
KIN 148 Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices (1)
KIN 149 Yoga (1)
KIN 177A Swimming for Non-swimmers (1)
KIN 178A Swimming I (1)
KIN 179A Swimming Conditioning (1)

c. Sport

KIN 122A Badminton I (1)
KIN 123A Archery (1)
KIN 124A Basketball I (1)
KIN 130A Karate I (1)
KIN 131A Taekwondo (1)
KIN 132A Aikido (1)
KIN 133A Tai Chi Ch’uan (1)
KIN 134 Shaolin Kung Fu (1)
KIN 152A Soccer I (1)
KIN 155A Golf I (1)
KIN 164A Handball I (1)
KIN 171A Softball I (1)
KIN 172 Ultimate Frisbee (1)
KIN 185A Tennis I (1)
KIN 185B Tennis II (1)
KIN 191A Track and Field I (1)
KIN 195A Volleyball I (1)

B. Upper Division Core (21 units)

KIN 300 Foundations and Analysis of Human Movement (3)
KIN 305 Historical and Philosophical Bases of Kinesiology (4)
KIN 306 Socio-Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3)
KIN 345/L Biomechanics and Lab (3/1)
KIN 346/L Physiology of Exercise and Lab (3/1)
KIN 377 Motor Learning (3)

C. Dance Option Requirements (25 units)

Select 25 units with advisor’s approval. It is recommended that students take dance technique courses along with theoretical courses.

Theory Courses

KIN 314/L Creative Dance for Children and Lab (2/1)
KIN 315/L Analysis and Application of Multi-Cultural Dance Forms for Children and Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
KIN 316/L Choreographic Form and Lab (2/1)
KIN 317 Advanced Analysis of Dance Forms–Ballet, Jazz, Modern (3)
KIN 380/L Perspectives of Dance (2/1)
KIN 426 Choreography (3)
KIN 427 Dance Production (3)
KIN 494A-B Academic Internship in Kinesiology (1-2)
KIN 494I Academic Internship Evaluation (1)
KIN 498WA-C Dance Concert Modes (1-3)
KIN 499A-C Independent Study (1-3)

Technique Courses

KIN 318 Intermediate Classical and Contemporary Ballet (3-3)
KIN 319 Intermediate Modern Dance (3-3)
KIN 321 Intermediate Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)
KIN 418 Advanced Classical and Contemporary Ballet (3-3)
KIN 419 Advanced Modern Dance (3-3)
KIN 421 Advanced Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)

D. General Education (48 units)

Undergraduate students must complete 48 units of General Education as described in this Catalog, including 3 units of coursework meeting the Ethnic Studies (ES) graduation requirement.

12 units are satisfied by the following courses in the major: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 satisfies B2 Life Science; BIOL 101L or BIOL 106L satisfies B3 Science Laboratory Activity; MATH 140 satisfies Basic Skills B4 Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning; KIN 345/L satisfies B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning; and KIN 306 satisfies 3 units of upper division D1 Social Sciences.

If taken, KIN 139A or KIN 144A satisfies 1 unit of C1 Arts; KIN 380/L satisfies upper division C1 Arts. Some Kinesiology Movement courses may satisfy 1-3 units of E Lifelong Learning. Refer to course descriptions for application in General Education.

Total Units in the Major/Option: 66-72

General Education Units: 36

Additional Units: 12-18

Total Units Required for the B.S. Degree: 120